Career Center

Description:

The Student Success Advisor provides academic, personal, financial, and career counseling to low-income, first generation and/or academically disadvantaged high school students that supports completion of a secondary school diploma, as well as enrolling and completing a postsecondary credential.  This is a full-time, 12-month position funded by a five-year U.S. Department of Education grant. The majority of the time will be spent working independently on-site at Central Davidson, West Davidson, and East Davidson High School. The position reports to the Director, Upward Bound, and has the following responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborates with Director, Davidson County Schools administrators, teachers, and counselors to identify program participants and execute a comprehensive program to improve high school persistence, graduation, and postsecondary enrollment to completion 
• Coordinates and conducts recruitment strategies, accepts referrals, and helps select Upward Bound participants
• Makes presentations to school personnel, students, and parents outlining program benefits
• Utilizes a student-centered approach and advises participants for academic success, grade promotion, and college readiness
• Manages a caseload of approximately 60 students and completes individual needs assessments to develop customized, individual College, Career, and Academic Plans (CCAPs); reviews and interprets report cards, transcripts, test scores, college entrance exams, etc.
• Meets one-on-one with students and families to discuss academic and non-academic obstacles, as they relate to student progress, involvement, and program satisfaction
• Coordinates and makes referrals to tutorial services and develops study skills workshops with input from teachers and other school staff
• Monitors attendance and disciplinary records for continued program eligibility and resource intervention
• Advises, promotes, and mentors participants; assists with development of positive self-concept and helping students envision a future beyond high school
• Develops student assessments and completes program evaluations
• Partners with college departments and community constituents for effective program delivery, workshops, etc.
• Coordinates and leads student-centered college and university exploratory field trips, enrichment activities, and cultural events
• Assists students and families complete all necessary steps for college readiness and enrollment (e.g. ACT/SAT, financial aid, college application, etc.)
• Participates in school staff and team meetings to review timelines, discuss objectives, refine implementation plans, and problem-solve
• Receives confidential application materials and maintains participant files, tracks services, and submits weekly contact forms and other reports as required by the grant
• Participates in professional development activities appropriate to the functions of the position, including state TRIO Talent Search meetings/conferences, Department of Education sponsored training, and school district trainings
• Maintains high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds
• Performs other duties as assigned that achieve the mission and initiatives of the college
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College and attends College events and meetings
• All applicants must be able to complete and pass all background and drug screenings

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education, administration, counseling or a related field
• 2 years of experience counseling/advising youth
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and/or at risk students

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in education, administration, counseling or a related field
• Experience working with federal Department of Education programs or TRIO Programs
• Work experience in a college setting
• Experience with Blumen database systems
• Personally overcome obstacles similar to those experienced by Upward Bound program participants
• Fluency in Spanish
• Demonstrated ability to plan/conduct workshops, field trips, and educational activities
• Knowledge of college and university admissions and enrollment procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid procedures

About Davidson-Davie County Community College

Davidson County Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College system. DCCC serves Davidson/Davie and adjoining counties with the main campus located on the border of Lexington and Thomasville, and the Davie campus located in Mocksville. We also have three satellite education centers in the area for students who find it convenient to study in a smaller environment. Davidson County Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. (See Davidson County Community College website – www.davidsonccc.edu – Street Address: 297 DCCC Road, Thomasville, NC 27360-7385 – Post Office Address: P.O. Box 1287, Lexington, NC 27293-1287)Davidson County Community College’s mission is to develop minds, inspire imaginations, and prepare students for enhanced career and educational opportunities within a changing global environment.

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